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SIX POUNDS OF METH SEIZED; THREE SEARCH WARRANTS IN SIX DAYS, WCSO VICE NARCOTICS UNIT ARRESTS SEVEN

 July 5, 2022 WALTON COUNTY, Fla— Six pounds of meth is seized after Walton County Sheriff’s Office serves three search warrants in just six days leading to the arrest of seven people. The first was executed on June 30th at 186 Foxmeyer Drive in Santa Rosa Beach. Anthony Avizius, 56, was arrested for possession of fentanyl, possession of ammunition by a convicted felon, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Avizius was out on probation on charges stemming from Operation Mr. Clean conducted by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office in November 2020. Avizius was given a $50,000 bond and is still incarcerated at the time of this release. After a multi-month investigation, a search warrant was conducted at 76 Windchime Way in Freeport on July 1st. Six pounds of methamphetamine was located along with six pounds of marijuana, fentanyl tablets, two pistols, and a rifle. More than $21,000 in U.S. Currency was also found. Donald Edward Robbins Jr., 41, was arrested for trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of a weapon and ammunition by a convicted felon, and possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute. Robbins was out on bond for trafficking meth in Covington County, Alabama. He was released the following day on a $50,000 bond. Five people were arrested following a search warrant on July 5th at 130 Sunset Lane in Freeport. During the search, methamphetamine, fentanyl, and drug paraphernalia were found in multiple bedrooms in the home. Barbara Jean Sullivan, 62, of Freeport was charged with possession of... Read More

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June Sales in Review | 30A Beaches

Sales surged in the 30A Beaches real estate market during June with 175 properties closed (up from 139 in May) and 72 new contracts secured for homes and condominiums combined. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida led the 30A Beaches market in transactions with 51 sides and nearly $81 million in sales volume. The company recorded over $114 million in sales volume across Walton and Okaloosa counties during the month of June. A five bedroom, gulf front residence in Rosemary Beach was the highest priced single family home to sell at $21 million. The highest priced condo sold was a four bedroom, gulf front residence in Costa Blanca at $4.2 million. Be the first to know about new properties, community updates and market trends each month with The 30A Trend, the premier digital newsletter of 30A. SUBSCRIBE NOW Read More

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Walton County Clerk Internal Audit

WALTON COUNTY, FL – JULY 5, 2022 – Last week, the Board of County Commissioners became aware of an audit completed by the Clerk of Court and released to the general public on July 1, 2022. That audit covers purchasing cards (“P-Cards”), travel vouchers, and use of county vehicles, and focused solely on each of the five County Commissioners. The Board has previously directed staff to investigate similar issues, notably P-Cards and travel policies. Staff has been conducting review of existing policies and practices for those issues related to all County employees and County Commissioners and has been developing policy revisions to address identified issues, many of which overlap with those identified by the Clerk. During that process, staff became aware of the Clerk’s audit, as well as the Clerk’s intent to adopt a new P-Card policy. During a meeting with the Clerk of Court, staff concurred with many of the Clerk’s recommended changes and advised of numerous revisions to be recommended to the Board for adoption that go beyond what the Clerk has proposed. Now that county staff has received and reviewed a copy of the audit and the new policy, the Board will be presented and shall consider revisions to the relevant policies at upcoming Board meetings. The findings of the Clerk’s audit reveal what the Board has previously identified as a systemic breakdown of policies within the prior administration of the County and an improper reliance on practice over written policy by those responsible for administering these... Read More

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Grayton’s Underwater Museum of Art Expands with Nine New Sculptures

Divers explore new UMA sculpture Bloom Baby Bloom | Spring Run Media Did you know that South Walton is home to the nation’s first permanent underwater museum? In 2018, the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) partnered with the South Walton Artificial Reef Association (SWARA) to create North America’s first permanent underwater sculpture exhibit, the Underwater Museum of Art (UMA). In June of 2022, nine new sculptures were added to the exhibit which is located off the coast of the Grayton Beach State Park in the Gulf of Mexico. The 2022 installation includes the following pieces of sculpture: Currents and Tafoni by Joe Adams (Ventura, CA), Pirate Shipwreck by Sean Coffey (Pittsburgh, PA), Bloom Baby Bloom by Brit Deslonde (Santa Rosa Beach, FL), The Seed and The Sea by Davide Galbiati (Valreas, France), Fibonacci Conchousness by Anthony Heinz May (Eugene, OR), New Homes by Janetta Napp (Honolulu, HI), Arc of Nexus by Tina Piracci (Richmond, CA), We All Live Here by Marisol Rendón (San Diego, CA), and Common Chord by Vince Tatum (Santa Rosa Beach, FL). Fibonacci Conchousness | Spring Run Media Pirate Shipwreck | Spring Run Media We All Live Here | Spring Run Media The sculptures were deployed with support from Visit South Walton, Walter Marine/The Reefmaker, and the Florida Department of State Division of Arts and Culture using SWARA’s existing USACOA and FDEP permitted artificial reef project that includes nine nearshore reefs located within one nautical mile of the shore in 58 feet of water. The installation joins the 17 sculptures... Read More

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ONE ARRESTED FOLLOWING SHOOTING INCIDENT IN MIRAMAR BEACH; NO INJURIES REPORTED

June 30, 2022 WALTON COUNTY, Fla— A 16-year-old is charged with aggravated assault following a shooting incident with a BB Gun in Miramar Beach. Granados “Omar” Sandoval Early in the morning Thursday, Walton County Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call from the victim who was located at an emergency room in Destin. With the assistance of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect vehicle was located at the Circle K on Scenic Gulf Drive. After speaking to the victim, it was discovered several shots had been fired into the windshield of their vehicle on Forest Shore Drive. The suspect, identified as Omar Sandoval, then followed the victim shooting at their car several times along Highway 98. Once the victim reached Destin ER and ran inside, Sandoval shot out the back window of the vehicle. Sandoval has been arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated assault, shooting a deadly missile, and one count of aggravated assault domestic violence. He was transported and booked into the Walton County Jail. The post ONE ARRESTED FOLLOWING SHOOTING INCIDENT IN MIRAMAR BEACH; NO INJURIES REPORTED first appeared on Walton County Sheriff’s Office, FL.  https://waltonso.org/news/feed/ Read More

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Il Paradiso | An Unparalleled Architectural Masterpiece on 30A

208 Paradise By The Sea Boulevard Il Paradiso means Heaven, and this architectural masterpiece will transport you to a private sanctuary sheltered by the warm breeze and calming waves of the Gulf of Mexico. Majestically perched to offer incredible and unobstructed gulf views as well as the audible experience of gulf front living yet much less vulnerable to storms. A modern-style estate nestled within the gated neighborhood of Paradise by the Sea, this expansive residence features a 4-bedroom and 4.5-bathroom main property, 2-bedroom and 2-bathroom guest home, climate-controlled garage, infinity edge swimming pool, private courtyard, and multiple terraces. Every element of this secluded retreat has been meticulously selected and sourced from vendors around the world to provide only the most luxurious finishes and features. All construction materials throughout the home are custom and of the highest quality. A showcase three-story cantilever staircase clad with white oak steps and seagrass infused panels custom made by Utah-based company 3Form provides access to each level of the main home. At the heart of the primary living area, you will find a circular entertainment room with dome ceiling and one-of-a-kind chandelier imported from Morocco. The artisan chandelier is a slightly modified version of one found in the Kasbah Tamadot luxury resort owned by Sir Richard Branson. Coral shell limestone floors beautifully contrast with a Sapele wood gallery hall illuminated with lighting handmade in Italy by Catellani & Smith in the open living and dining spaces. The expansive living area features curved ceilings and a... Read More

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Superb Design, Impeccable Experience – Toshiba TV X8900

HONG KONG, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Redefining design and remolding experience, Toshiba TV’s X8900 OLED television is deliciously subtle in outlook and unapologetically ambitious from within – a classic specimen of Toshiba TV’s master-tier TV craftsmanship that resulted, for April and May alone, in a 24% quarterly increase in the television’s sales. **Editors note, 30A TV Channels will be embedded in the VIDAA operating System (remote control) With one of the most customer-friendly television OS (operating system) in the market—VIDAA, the X8900 categorically transforms the relationship between the viewer and the TV. Integrating voice control and universal platform search that are easy to use into the immersive confines of a screen, VIDAA knows by heart what your favorite contents are and how to bring them to you. In making wide arrays of content exponentially easier to access, VIDAA also simplifies your interaction with your TV and diversifies the whole experience. As streaming and gaming starts to become indispensable for big-screen experience, the X8900 is equally uncompromising in bringing top-notch experience when it comes to speed and steadiness. Equipped with one of Toshiba TV’s signature connection features, the Dual Band, the X8900’s built-in compatibility with both 2.4G and 5GHz bandwidths is what cuts out the nonsense, secures the connection, and jumps you the queue directly to smooth, lag-less leisure. And knowing that one size rarely fits it all, the X8900 also comes with an insanely practical, easy-to-use screen-sharing feature. Whether it’s mobile gaming or event live-streaming, just connect, lay back,... Read More

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